Purpose Connect

We are thrilled to share our mission, vision, and values at Purpose Connect. Join us on this journey to bridge the gap between international students and employment opportunities. purposeconnect.io #authenticity #empathy #inclusivity #innovation #purposeconnect

“You are not too late. You are right on time for what only you can build.” — Dami Odunewu Every step you’ve taken has prepared you for this. Trust your journey, embrace your purpose, and start building what only you can create. #BlackAmbition #WomenWhoLead #FounderLife

If workforce challenges feel louder in 2026, clarity has to get stronger. At Purpose Connect, our focus this year is simple but not easy. This isn’t a year for noise. It’s a year for alignment, discipline, and outcomes that actually hold. #WorkforceStrategy #CriticaTalent

Happy Thanksgiving from our team to you! 🍁

Something special is happening in Kansas City next Tuesday, 11/4 from 3-5 p.m. (CST) @ the North-East KC Public Library. Meet the international students every smart employer will wish they’d met first. Sign up free at purposeconnect.io and get your calendar invite.

Good news for international students in the U.S. — the proposed $100K H-1B visa fee won’t affect them. At Purpose Connect, we’ll keep tracking these updates and sharing what matters most for students and employers. 🔗 cbsnews.com/news/100000-h-…

Proud moment for our team! Our founder and CEO, Racheal Dami Odunewu, has been named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Most Influential Women. Her vision continues to inspire Purpose Connect and the global talent we serve every day. Congratulations to all! 🎉

Your next great hire might already be here, finishing a master’s in Computer Science or Business Analytics. 💼 Join our Virtual Employer Meet & Greet Wed, Oct 15 with Westcliff University. Comment “INTERESTED” for details. @purposeconnect3 @WestcliffU #STEMCareers

Yesterday’s Employer Meet & Greet showed the power of connection. 💼🌍 Conversations sparked confidence, opportunities opened, and our community grew stronger. Grateful to Missouri Job Center Ozark Region, BJ McCullick, and all who showed up ready to engage.

At Purpose Connect, advocacy comes first. Tech is just the tool. We exist so international students aren’t overlooked, and so employers don’t miss the talent they need. purposeconnect.io

Why I do what I do 🎉

Today at Cox North we hosted the CoxHealth Exclusive Employer Meet & Greet! Grateful to CoxHealth for championing international talent & to Attorney BJ McCullick for vital F-1 visa updates. Together we’re opening doors for students & employers. #GlobalTalent

Today was just the beginning ✨ We kicked off Purpose Connect with our Immigration Q&A, live platform access, and insightful conversations with international students. This movement is about opening doors, breaking barriers, and building pathways for global talent. 🌍

“This platform enables us to be seen out there.” — Grace, Masters in Mathematics #internationalstudents #STEM #F1Visa #HR #HiringManagers

Students! 🚀 Office Hours today 1–5PM (CST). Drop by the efactory (Anderson Room) or join virtually. Don’t have the invite? DM us your email! No appt needed—just come get your Purpose Connect profile set up. #F1Visa #InternationalStudents

If each H-1B visa supports 5 additional jobs, what happens when international graduates can’t even reach that stage?

Behind every visa stat is a story: the nurse who can’t start her hospital shift, the engineer whose offer was rescinded, the business grad forced to leave.

U.S. high school grads will decline by 13% by 2041. International students help fill the gap. Without them, universities face financial freefall.

International students contributed $43.8B to the U.S. economy in 2023–2024, supporting 378,175 jobs. Doing nothing puts that at risk.

By 2030, the U.S. will face a shortfall of 8.5M workers. Ignoring international students doesn’t fix the gap, it makes it worse. #FutureOfWork

Hiring in STEM? Meet job-ready international students at our FREE Employer Meet & Greet — Thu, Sept 4, 2025 • Springfield, MO. @ 3PM Attorney Q&A on visa & work authorizations. Intern, part-time & full-time talent. DM for details + agenda. Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…